The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a deal to acquire All-Star closer Huston Street.

The trade was confirmed by a person familiar with the talks told to USA TODAY Sports. The person was not authorized to speak publicly because of the deal was not official.

The Angels acquired Street from the San Diego Padres in a four-for-two trade involving shortstop prospect Taylor Lindsey and right-hander R.J. Alvarez.

The trade was was first reported by ESPN's Jim Bowden.

Street has been one of the most effective closers in recent years. He has the highest save percentage (92.5) since the start of the 2012 season and has converted 24 of 25 save opportunities this season with a 1.09 ERA.

Street is most likely to supplant current closer Joe Smith, who would move into the setup role

The Angels have options beyond Street. They recently acquired Jason Grilli from the Pittsburgh Pirates and recently signed Rich Hill.

Street can earn $7 million as part of a club option in 2015.

The Angels enter the second half of the season with the second-best record in the majors.

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